Realme C1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C1 and the Xiaomi Redmi 6A, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme C1 | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 4,230 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 5.45 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 145 g |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Jun 2018 |
Summary: Realme C1 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Xiaomi Redmi 6A is ahead on ram (max), storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Realme C1 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme C1 | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 5.45 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, HD+ | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 18:9 |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Pixel Density | — | 295 ppi |
Platform
| Realme C1 | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9 Pie | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie) with MIUI 11/12 |
| UI | ColorOS 5.2 (initially 5.1) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Realme C1 | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM (for 2019 version) | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Realme C1 | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, AF + 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Realme C1 | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | AI Beauty | AI portrait mode |
| Video | 1080p | — |
Battery
| Realme C1 | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion |
| Charging | Standard charging (no fast charging) | Standard charging (no fast charging) |
| Capacity | — | 3000 mAh |
Body
| Realme C1 | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm | 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 145 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate body, glossy back | Plastic body |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Realme C1 | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Realme C1 | Xiaomi Redmi 6A |
|---|
| Announced | September 2018 | June 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2018, June |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme C1 or Xiaomi Redmi 6A?
Realme C1 — 4,230 mAh for the Realme C1 versus 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A.
Which has more RAM, Realme C1 or Xiaomi Redmi 6A?
Xiaomi Redmi 6A — 2 GB for the Realme C1 versus 3 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A.
Which is lighter, Realme C1 or Xiaomi Redmi 6A?
Xiaomi Redmi 6A — 168 g for the Realme C1 versus 145 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A.
Which is newer, Realme C1 or Xiaomi Redmi 6A?
Realme C1 — Sep 2018 for the Realme C1 versus Jun 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A.
Is the Realme C1 or the Xiaomi Redmi 6A rated higher?
We rate the Realme C1 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 6A 6/10.
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